While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Wednesday asserting California’s ability to set its own immunization schedules and requiring insurers to pay for any authorized vaccines.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Wednesday that would allow California to set its own recommendations for immunizations, rather than rely on guidance set by federal health officials. Typically, the CDC sets vaccine recommendations based on the available data.

COVID is once again climbing to troubling levels in California — a worrying trend as health officials attempt to navigate a vaccine landscape thrown into uncertainty by delays and decisions from the Trump administration.

Unlike past years, the new COVID vaccines are no longer available to everyone 6 months and older, according to the Pfizer news release. Instead, the FDA is restricting access to COVID shots to people at higher risk for severe illness.

Under the FDA’s guidance, eligible individuals can now get vaccinated at pharmacies, hospitals and clinics across California. Here’s who qualifies and where to get the latest COVID vaccines in California:

Tina Kotek, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ... be a step toward eliminating the requirement that patients obtain a prescription to get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 booster shot. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines ...

The coronavirus has muscled its way back into the headlines in recent weeks amid a summer wave of the illness and growing difficulties in getting the vaccine, as well as efforts by the Trump administration that could make getting inoculated harder for some people.

The long-anticipated announcement came hours after the four-state West Coast Health Alliance recommended vaccines for COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus All Oregonians seeking the COVID-19 vaccine can receive it without concerns about cost or liability for nurses,